Chapter 564 - 510: Back (1/2)
”Boss, what's wrong? It's the first time you're treating me to such an expensive meal!”
Cynthia, Arthur's secretary curiously inquired as her boss surprisingly brought her to one of the luxurious restaurants and told her to eat as much as she wants.
”Can't I pamper my subordinate? Hahaha”
He laughed while looking at her comical expression, which clearly showed that she didn't believe a word of what he said. Ever since she took this job, he'd make her work day and night so, such a rare occasion, which was definitely out of the norm, kind of frightened her. In fact, she even thought she's going to get fired due to her clumsy actions.
”B-boss, I kno-”
Before she could finish, Arthur cut her off by saying:
”It isn't what you think so enjoy the dishes.”
Cynthia sighed and did as told, though her mind was busy thinking about something else. Anyway, it didn't take long for her to fill her stomach and savor the delicious desserts.
When she was about to go wash her hands, Arthur grabbed her hand, his face looking a bit more serious. He pulled her back in the seat and pushed a relatively large envelope towards her.
”I don't need you or want you to question any of what I'll say. Take this and leave the country tonight, I've already booked a flight to Switzerland for you. You always wanted to live there, right?”
Dumbstruck, Cynthia looked at the envelope then at Arthur, not knowing how to react or what to say.
”I've arranged everything for you there so you can live comfortably. This gentleman here will drive you to the airport.”
He looked at a middle-aged man who walked up to the table and bowed to him before facing Cynthia.
”See you.”
Without even waiting for her reply, Arthur stood up and left the restaurant. As for his secretary, despite her unwillingness, she was still taken to the airport and flew to Switzerland the very same night.
Actually, that very same day, Arthur was kidnapped in front of his home. A group of muscular mercenaries bound him and threw him into a large white van.
Of course, Arthur neither fought back nor said anything as he expected all of this to happen. Like the past, he was brought back to that room and tortured while Claudia enjoyed the sight. Using his still vivid memories of the first cycle, Arthur acted the very same and questioned his wife's actions, eagerly waiting for the fateful day to arrive.
Months passed and Arthur's body slowly broke down until 'X' finally appeared and offered Arthur a second chance, which he obviously took. However, when he reincarnated, he wasn't brought back to Astria but to another place.
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With the mountain in a demolished, unstable state and the tribulation pouring down on the peak, the spectators grew curious about this 8-star God Monarch who's currently rebuilding his body into a Celestial one. At first, a hand sprung from the earth then it was followed by a second hand, they were stained from the dirt but apart from that, they resembled a human's.
Like an awoken zombie, a man appeared from the earth, he had short hair that was jet black with a bit of white strands. Before his face become clear, he vanished from everyone's sight.
”I told you that I will come back, right?”
Arthur appeared before the elder monk from last time, the one who banished him to Riarravar. Due to his sudden attack, the monk wasn't able to escape. Arthur's hand stabbed the monk's abdomen and literally pulled his organs then Dark Magic followed, engulfing the whole lower part of the old man.
The monk tried to speak but only blood came out of his mouth, his cultivation was being lost and he couldn't even take out his artifact to defend or flee. While holding the top of the dying monk's head, Arthur glanced at the flabbergasted spectators, a soft smile plastered on his now clean face. A strange black spatial tunnel opened next to him and, from within, a small jet black ring and a robe attached themselves to Arthur.
”I didn't think I would have a lot of fans.”
Arthur chuckled and raised his hand, releasing an absurd amount of Godly Thunder which clashed with the incoming tribulation. The white and red thunder struck each other, cracking the space and destroying the surroundings.
Not all of the people present recognized him, however, those who did, became shocked and frightened. One of them was the black-haired Marshall who appeared at the end of the war between the white specters and the undead, his countenance changed as he glared at Arthur, not bothering to hide his hostility.
The target of his fiery gaze remained nonchalant as he looked at the raging thunder up above and mumbled:
”It'll be better to get rid of this before the fun begins.”
He retrieved the sword given to him by Timos, held it with both of his hand and flew into the sky, directly at the tribulation. What happened after left everyone gob-smacked, like a wheel, Arthur spun in the air and slashed with his sword, releasing a devastating invisible blow which cut down everything in its path. The hundreds of thunderbolts and the cl.u.s.tered dark clouds were split in two and vanished within ten seconds, leaving nothing but the rumbling sounds of the disappearing thunder.
Just like that, a Celestial Tribulation which can evaporate an Overgod was taken care of. This only deepened the dread of the spectators, especially those who are not strong enough to content against this unfamiliar man.
The players that came from System braced themselves and took out a lot of expensive items, planning to defend themselves if Arthur decided to attack them next.
The Marshall changed into a fighting stance as he knew he would be next. Very few people remained calm, one of them was the Sword God, Syth's teacher. At first, he was surprised but didn't feel that much threatened by Arthur, however, when his disciple told him something, he retreated to a safe corner and merely watched the events unfold.
After he got rid of the tribulation, the eight stars rotating around Arthur started forming his Celestial Body. The process took less than a minute, moreover, not even one person dared to disturb Arthur, who was becoming an Overgod before their eyes.